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Best of the 2014 World Cup: Day 17

Dutch captain Robin van Persie controls a ball in the box against Mexico at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil on June 29, 2014.

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Giovani dos Santos celebrates after giving Mexico a 1-0 lead in the second half against the Netherlands. The goal was dos Santos' first for his country since 2012.

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Mexican coach Miguel Herrera celebrates his team's goal against the Netherlands in the Round of 16. Herrera became well-known for showing his emotions on the sidelines, a sight that will be missed by many as Mexico was eliminated after their 2-1 loss.

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Dutch striker Arjen Robben avoids a defender on a run down the wing against Mexico at Estadio Castelao. Robben's speed was a matchup nightmare for the Mexican defense, who could not keep up with the pace of the skilled Dutch winger.

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Down 1-0 with less than five minutes to play, Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder drills home the equalizer off of a corner kick for the Netherlands. It was Sneijder's first goal of the tournament and sixth World Cup goal of his career.

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Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar celebrates with a kick to the corner flag after scoring late in stoppage time to steal a win from Mexico. Entering the game as a substitute in the 76th minute, Huntelaar slotted home a penalty kick in the 94th to lead the Netherlands into the quarterfinals.

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Mexican fans are in disbelief after El Tri surrendered two late goals against the Netherlands, eliminating them from the tournament. The loss marks the sixth consecutive World Cup that Mexico has been eliminated in the Round of 16, a new record.

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Costa Rican defender Oscar Duarte is shown a red card by referee Benjamin Williams in their Round of 16 matchup against Greece. Duarte will be suspended for Costa Rica's quarterfinal match against the Netherlands on July 5th.

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The Greek team storms the field after Sokratis Papastathopoulos scored a late equalizer in the 91st minute to force extra time against Costa Rica at Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil on June 29, 2014.

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Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas (L) and Greek keeper Orestis Karnezis wish each other luck before the penalty shootout in their Round of 16 matchup. Costa Rica would win the shootout 5-3 and advance to the quarterfinals.

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Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas makes the lone save of the penalty shootout, continuing Costa Rica's cinderella run in the World Cup. Navas, who was named goalkeeper of the year in Spain's La Liga, made seven saves in the win.

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Theofanis Gekas of Greece is in disbelief after Keylor Navas made a brilliant save in the penalty shootout. Greece, who played a man-up for nearly 60 minutes, could not overcome the strong Costa Rican defense, and were elminated from the tournament.

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Costa Rica celebrates after Michael Umana buried his penalty kick, advancing the nation into the quarterfinals. Not expected to make it out of the group stage, Costa Rica will face the Netherlands on July 5th as one of the final eight teams remaining.